SUMMARY OF POSITION
The EHS Specialist will provide Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) operational support for the Northstar Chicago facility. Responsibilities include managing compliance activities, implementing safety programs, conducting accident investigations, identifying and mitigating risks, and delivering training. The role also ensures adherence to all federal, state, and local EHS regulations, maintains accurate records and health and safety reports, and provides leadership to ensure EHS initiatives receive appropriate attention across the facility.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Direct the implementation of occupational safety, health, and environmental programs with a high level of expertise. Standards include Confined Space, Hazard Communication, Lockout/Tagout, NFPA 70E/Electrical safety, Ergonomics, Industrial Hygiene and Machine Guarding, etc.
- Support air, waste, and water compliance for the site
- Support reporting and licensing/permitting efforts to ensure regulatory compliance including RCRA, EPCRA, air, and stormwater
- Prepare and submit required documentation and reports, including RCRA Permit, EPCRA (Tier II and TRI), and other EPA regulations
- Perform job safety analyses (JSAs) and evaluate effectiveness of defenses to mitigate employee injury
- Develop and deliver EHS training programs to a variety of audiences (managers and trades personnel) and manage documentation accordingly
- Lead investigations, develop true root cause, implement corrective actions, and track actions to closure for all EHS-related events
- Facilitate safety coordinator meetings, ensuring they are effective and focused on addressing safety concerns
- Initiate actions to prevent accidents from both conditions and acts/behaviors in partnership with EHS Leader
- Investigate EHS related accidents and near-misses, implement corrective actions, and track corrective actions to closure
- Inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards.
- Encourage and promote the use of safe work rules, equipment, materials, and supplies.
- Participate in and lead emergency responses and address employee concern
- Escort all city, state and federal inspectors/auditors throughout the site when they appear for scheduled or unscheduled visits
- Ensure personal fire protection equipment is inspected within scheduled time table and that the equipment is operable
- Tracking of all chemicals used and stored on site
- Reduce Hazardous Waste costs.
- Inspire the employees to work in a clean, safe, and environmentally friendly atmosphere
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position will not direct the work of others.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 7 years of experience in Environmental Health and Safety roles)
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in Environmental Health and Safety roles
- Safety certifications such as OSHA 501, OSHA-30, OSHA 511, EHS Specialist, CSP, ASP, etc. are preferred
- Experience in an industrial 24-hour setting is preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED AND/OR PREFERRED
The knowledge, skills and abilities required and/or preferred for this position are listed below. This list is not all inclusive and may be amended by Northstar, from time to time.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Professionalism: approaches others in a tactful and respectful manner; calm under pressure
- Adaptability: adapts to changes in priorities and unexpected events
- Attendance/Punctuality: consistently at work per schedule and on time
- Dependability: follows instructions, meets commitments
- Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced work environment
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical requirements of this position are listed below. This list is not all inclusive and may be amended by Northstar, from time to time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position.
- Frequent walking
- Occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds
- Occasional reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, pulling, fingering, grasping, feeling, twisting, bending and repetitive motion
- Occasional exposure to moderate to heavy noise
- The ability to wear proper personal protective equipment, including earplugs, safety glasses, safety shoes, etc.